Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilleonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of
Medieval · Chapel & burial ground

Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of

Scotland
HES SM3638
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel & burial ground
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Killeonan Chapel and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located approximately 300 metres south-west of Killeonan in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a chapel together with an associated burial ground, representing a small parochial or monastic establishment of the medieval period. The chapel ruins reflect the religious infrastructure that served local communities during the medieval era, whilst the burial ground preserves evidence of Christian burial practices in this region. As a scheduled monument recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database, the site retains archaeological significance for understanding medieval settlement patterns and ecclesiastical organisation in Argyll.

Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3638. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of?

Killeonan Chapel and burial ground is a medieval ecclesiastical site located approximately 300 metres south-west of Killeonan in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3638.

What period does Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of date from?

Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel & burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of?

Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3638.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Killellan, dun 325m E of Killellan Lodge (3.1 km), Killellan House,chapel (3.3 km), Lochorodale,long cairn 505m SW of (3.8 km).

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